Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-billion hedge fund is looking for a Lead Quantitative Researcher to spearhead strategy development and portfolio construction. The successful candidate will conduct alpha research, collaborating with experts to create and optimize systematic commodities strategies. This crucial position requires a strong quantitative background and a proven record in trading performance.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of alpha and Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher.
• Experience in systematic commodities trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantitative Researchers conducting alpha research.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement strategies.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate and implement new trading products.

Skills

Alpha research

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Lead Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Commodities

A Multi-Billion Hedge fund is seeking an experienced Quantitative Researcher to lead strategy development and portfolio construction for their top-performing commodities desk. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting alpha research, identifying and evaluating potential alpha signals through rigorous data analysis, and implementing backtested systematic strategies into production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Quantitative Researchers conducting alpha research to optimize and generate high-performing systematic commodities strategies.
• Collaborate with top academic minds in software engineering to implement trading strategies into production.
• Manage risk effectively to optimize trading performance.
• Investigate and implement new trading products and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Experience in systematic commodities trading.
• A strong track record of alpha and Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or higher.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines.